International students are at the heart of what we do at the University of Stirling. We're rated 1st in Scotland for welcoming international students and are proud to educate students from over 120 nationalities on our beautiful campus.

We deliver high quality courses that produce intellectually-able graduates, who are highly sought after by employers throughout the world.

From Hong Kong you can fly to Edinburgh Airport (EIA) via Emirates to Dubai International (DXB), or with KLM Airlines via Amsterdam Airport (AMS).

You can also fly to Edinburgh Airport via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) with Lufthansa airlines, or via Amsterdam Airport (AMS) with KLM. British Airways flies from Hong Kong to Edinburgh, with a stopover at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Glasgow International Airport is about 1 hour away, and Edinburgh Airport approximately 45 minutes from our University campus, travelling by car or taxi. By bus it's 60 minutes from Edinburgh Airport to Stirling, and 1 hour and 20-50 minutes to Glasgow Airport.

If English isn't your first language, you'll need to demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency. We accept a variety of tests, details of the minimum grades we require can be found on our English Language Requirements page.

Submission of IELTS and other recognised English language tests may be waived on a case by case basis, if the medium of instruction at previous study was in English within the last five years. We require an official letter from your University or College.

The University of Stirling regularly travels to Hong Kong attending recruitment events, and visiting schools and colleges. Forthcoming trips are listed below. If there are no trips scheduled to take place, please contact Matt Evans for more information.

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During the third year of her studies, Karen went on exchange to study abroad at the University of Alaska Fairbanks – an opportunity that enriched her learning experience and understanding of her subject.

Christopher completed a PhD in Mediation in 2016. He currently works as a Barrister and International Disputes Resolution Specialist for Gilt Chambers in Hong Kong. In this role he acts as an arbitrator, mediator and adjudicator, and represents disputants in international commerical disputes.

He praises the University of Stirling experience for the adoption of innovative techniques, as well as thinking outside the box.